Mommy Bootcamp is registering participants now for its stroller bootcamp!

Enjoy the outdoors while getting fit with your baby. Feel refreshed, alive, strong and fit and enjoy the camaraderie of other moms experiencing the same joys and challenges of parenthood. Mommy Bootcamp is Oakville's only fitness bootcamp designed specifically for postpartum and/or breastfeeding moms! Bring your newborn to toddler child.

Join Angie, a birth and postpartum doula as well as personal fitness trainer and mother of 4, to discover your new path to fitness and motherhood.

Classes begin MONDAY MAY 30 and WEDNESDAY JUNE 2, 2011.
To register, go to http://www.mommybootcamp.ca/ or call 416.856.5740

See you soon!

Angie

Music for Young Children™ day camps

Music for Young Children™ day camps

For more information contact:
Ms. Keisha @ (905) 825 - 4168
keishabell@cogeco.ca

Kidsportsplex - Summer Camps

Sports Summer Camp Fun and Learning!

We are preparing a great Summer Camp Agenda! Kids will be learning a new sport everyday - Hockey, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball and Dodgeball. We now have Volleyball and Badminton which will be included in the daily activities. The interactive Sports Kiosks are full of excitement for the kids! They can score points and win tickets when they play in the batting, hockey, soccer, pitching and basketball cages. We also have gaming tables for more fun and learning - foosball, air hockey, soccer, pool and ping pong.

In addition, we have the Wii for interactive sports and dance along with other video games. There will also be Cinema time for the kids while they eat their lunch or snack.

All activities will be structured and supervised. There will not be a moment of boredom!

We have experienced and energetic staff, ready to "kick off" the summer program and organize exciting activities for the kids. The kids will have a FUNTASTIC time participating in all the fun and creative games and activities.

* Please note Summer Camp registrations are for ages 4-12 years.

Other matters:

We also are offering Tots Soccer classes for the summer starting in July @ $5.00 per class from 9am-10am. Must register for 4 weeks (8 classes), Cost $40.00. Register early to secure a spot.

2 groups :

- 18 months to 2 years - Mondays and Wednesdays
- 3 to 4 years - Tuesdays and Thurday

* Don't forget to book your child's birthday party early to secure the date you want - spaces are filling up quickly!

* We are taking registrations for our After School program for September. There is a 10% discount if booked before July 1st (not valid with other promotions).


Kidsportsplex
212 Wyecroft Road
Units 21 & 22
Oakville, Ontario
http://www.kidsportsplex.com/
Tel. 905-844-5437

CANLAN ICE SPORTS OAKVILLE – WHERE THE “CAMP” EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING!

Look no further than Canlan Ice Sports Oakville (www.icesports.com/oakville) as your top host of hockey and sports camps for the upcoming Summer Season! Our team takes great pride in hiring positive role models as instructors. Our instructor’s are highly trained, responsible and caring individuals who make their goal to foster positive relationships with campers and parents.

Our award winning Canlan Ice Sports Hockey & Skating Academy offer development programs for all ages and skills levels. We work with youngsters to progress their training goals and self-confidence – and all along the way – HAVING FUN! We offer an action packed week, where participants leave feeling great about their camp experience, and parents understand why Canlan is one of the most popular camp venues. If you and your child wish to get a head start on your hockey career and would like to fine tune your skills, we have a program suited for you!

Our great benefits include Summer Camp Discounts for multiple camp/participants (up to 30 % Off) as well as a healthy meal plan where we prepare a nutritious lunch for your child for only $8 a day! Our entire facility Team offer exceptional customer service and live by our vision of being a high performance industry leader passionately committed to providing exceptional customer experiences every time. If we strive to live our vision we will certainly enhance our facility … WHERE THE EXPERIENCE IS EVERYTHING!

To find out more, please feel free to call us at 905-845-6989 and we would be happy to assist you in any way! You can also visit us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/canlanoakville ) or on Twitter (@IceSportsOak).

Entrepreneur of the Week Heidi Ram Photography

1. Full name and company name: Heidi Ram, Heidi Ram Photography

2. Web site address:

http://www.heidiramphotography.com/

3. Why did you start your company?

Great question. I didn't go into photography with the intent to launch a business. I began to take it seriously while I was still in the corporate world. As I would travel through Europe on my time off, I became fixated on capturing the places I was seeing, and capturing locals. I would find myself almost ignoring the tourist attractions and instead sitting on a bench at a rail station looking for interesting people to photograph around me. A defining moment happened 4 years ago when I photographed my Pastor's family. When I met with them after to show them the images, the mom cried. She cried alot. That moment changed everything. I suddenly realized that capturing the love that people have for one another and SHOWING them the love they have for one another...is powerful. Let's face it: we don't always "feel" love for those we love and images are a good reminder for us of our love and of our life, the very things we value more than anything else.

4. What does your company do?

I photograph people. Lots of people. Little people. Just-got-engaged people. Soul-mate people. Just-got-married people. Pregnant people. Workplace people.1 and 2 and 3 year old people (my favorites!!). Big groups of people. "I-hate-having-my-picture-taken" people. Newborn people.

I love to photograph people in natural light, in outdoor settings. Not having a studio allows me to be inventive and creative, especially when asked to do a session in a home. I have awesome clients who are always willing to move furniture around or roll up area rugs to maximize the 'good light' areas.

In addition to photography, I work with clients to create artwork for their home of their favorite images. Or, if they love them all, custom design albums they can pass down to their children to help remember and relive this season of their life.

5. What's the best thing about being your own boss?

I used to say it was working from home, but now I'm not so sure because my computer is never far from me. For a photographer, the work really begins once the shoot is over. Downloading, culling, sorting, editing, blogging, backing up, burning, uploading, slideshowing...I could obsess on this if I allowed myself to.

I think now the best part is having more flexibility to do the other things I love and that are important parts of my life. I'm very involved with my church and have always been involved in serving the homeless and the poor. I'm thankful to God for the opportunities to serve in these areas which I can do because He has blessed me with a successful business.


6. What advice can you give to entrepreneurs that are starting out?

There is so much to say!! I really wish I had found a mentor early on, I think it would have saved me alot of mistakes, headaches, time and money. So my first piece of advice is to find someone who you can connect with from time to time, someone who is willing to share their wisdom and their journey to help you with yours.

Advice #2: Be prepared to work hard. Very hard.

Advice #3: Don't be obsessed with making money. Be obsessed with doing good work. Good work = money.

7. How do you manage family life and work?

I don't have any children of my own, but there are lots of children in my life between my sister and my friends. I love them all as deeply as though they were my own. In fact I've realized that the reason I love child & family photography so much is because I am fascinated with families and how they make it work. From the outside, it looks so easy! (moms: it's ok to laugh right now)

Seriously though: Balance is important, time away from the computer and camera is important. The yard and gardens have become my escape and help me refresh. It's physical work and requires attentiveness so there isn't time to focus on other things. The fact that I'm a terrible gardener helps because everything is always in various stages of being unfinished.

In the winter I LOVE LOVE LOVE to bake. The problem though is that I love to take pictures of what I bake, and then, oops... I'm unbalanced again.

8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

Hmmm...I can't really envision that far down the future. I hope my life will have made an impact on some else's life, and that many more families will be able to relive today when they look at their images 10 years from now.

Sunrise Cleaning

Sunrise Cleaning is a locally owned and operated maid and cleaning service operating in the town of Oakville and the city of Mississauga. The company offers excellent old-fashioned European-style cleaning with professionally trained, experienced maids. The services are fully personalized, allowing you to choose the type of cleaning that will meet your specific needs. In addition to this, Sunrise also offers spring cleaning, move in/move out cleaning, as well as carpet and window cleaning. The services can be arranged on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on-call basis.

Established in 1995, Sunrise is the most affordable, high-quality cleaning services in Oakville and one of the most successful cleaning companies in the GTA. In recognition of the company’s great work, Sunrise Cleaning was named the Platinum Award winner of the Oakville Beaver’s 17th Annual Readers Selection Awards in the category of maid service.


Website: http://www.sunrise-cleaning.com/

Email: tina@sunrise-cleaning.com

Phone: 905-567-1199

Oakville Moms exclusive offer:
30% off your first cleaning (offer code: 8558)

Busy Bodies Indoor Playground Summer Camps

Busy Bodies Indoor Playground is considered Ontario's favorite "Hot Spot" to meet old friends and make new ones. With over 5300 sq. ft. of fabulous fun, children up to the age of 10 yr. old can strengthen their gross motor skills as they race down the wave slides, zoom through the spiral slides, zip across monkey bars and practice shooting hoops with our oversized basketball nets that even parents will love to engage in!


The Summer Camp will run June, July and August 2011

Hours

Half Days 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
or
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Full Days 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Full Time children provide their own lunch. Please remember no NUT products.
We provide a healthy nutritious snack.
Parents can choose 1 - 5 days a week.

The children participate in a variety of activities each day. They will have the opportunity to participate in science experiments, cooking activities, arts and crafts, sensory play, music activities, circle times and dramatic play. The children will play at Busy Bodies Playground for gross motor time.

The camp is geared for children 2 - 5 yrs. of age.

Toilet training not necessary. Please provide extra clothes, diapers and wipes.
Please provide a knapsack with spare clothing, socks, etc.

To Register
Over The Phone (905) 337-8535
You can also drop in to register.
** We require a $40.00 deposit fee to reserve spot.

Prices
Half Day $25 / Day
Full Day $45 / Day
Weekly $200 / Week
Any questions please call Busy Bodies Indoor Playground.
We can accommodate children with 1 weeks notice.

For more information please call (905)337-8535 or email us at info@busybodiesplayground.com
web site: www.busybodiesplayground.com


Join us at:

245 Wyecroft Rd. Unit 3
Oakville , Ontario
L6K 3Y6


Oakville Moms Member's Discount:
Book your next Birthday Party with Busy Bodies Indoor Playground and receive
a 10% discount!
Offer Expires: June 12, 2011

Entrepreneur of the Week Rooms To Grow

1. Full name and company name:

Andrea Sarlo, Rooms To Grow, Founder and President

2. Web site address: http://www.roomstogrow.ca/

3. Why did you start your company?
I started Rooms to Grow because I saw a need for reasonably priced Nursery Furniture, Kid's Furniture and design that was accessible to everyone online. I spent hours going to every store in my area to plan my nursery and buying all the accessories required to make it look "put together". I wish I would have been able to find everything in one place and also for a good price! That is basically what inspired me to do this business.

4. What does your company do? We are an online retailer specializing in Nursery, Kid's Furniture and accessories. We also have full design services as well.

5. What's the best thing about being your own boss? I love being able to see my 2 boys grow up and not to have to commute downtown everyday to work for someone else. I wanted the flexibility of working whenever I felt like doing so.

6. What advice can you give to entrepreneurs that are starting out? Start with a business and marketing plan. Put aside some money ahead of time before you start the business so you can transition from a full time position to an unpaid position (which often happens for a few months or so until you get the business established!)

7. How do you manage family life and work? I work when the kids are in school and in the evenings. I do all of my work around their busy extra-curricular schedules.

8. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? In 10 years time I see myself with a thriving business with year over year growth. I may have a few more employees and possibly an office outside of my home but most importantly I see myself with a happy family!

Hopedale Community Nursery School

Since 1972, the parents and staff of Hopedale Community Nursery School have offered a safe, fun cooperative community where children can learn and grow at their own pace through play. Morning Preschool Programs (2 ½ & 3 years) offer a hands-on teaching philosophy fostering confidence and strengthening socialization skills through role-play and leadership. Afternoon classes (JK/SK) offer a Full-time Kindergarten Alternative with science experiments and a strong focus on Math and literacy. Both programs offer a low child:adult ratio in a learning environment with a variety of educational resources.

Website: http://www.hopedalepreschool.org/

Email: info@hopedalepreschool.org

Phone: 905-847-1672

Address: 318 Queen Mary Drive, Oakville

Contest: Oakville Moms

ENTER TO WIN an Oakville Moms products:

Baby On Board Sign

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and Eco Oakville Moms bag


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Contest Oops Sheet

ENTER TO WIN an Oops! Sheet

Accidents happen. Hey, no big deal. Sometimes kids don't wake up when they need to go
to the bathroom. It's part of life. With Oops! Sheet, we've got your mattress covered. Literally.
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The history on Oops! Sheet is that it's estimated over 7 million children in North America
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The Queen was originally included for parents who bedshare with their children or have kids that tend to end up in their bed at night!


Web site: http://www.oopssheet.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/OopsSheetInc

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ENTER CONTEST NOW:

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When you have completed the above, send your email to Oakville Moms to enter contest and let us know which steps you completed. Please enter your contact info. The people with the most entries/points will be randomly selected at the end of the month. Good luck!

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Business Feature Multiple Reasons Lactation Support Services

Multiple Reasons Lactation Support Services provides in home private breastfeeding education and support to moms and their babies in the Halton, Peel and Hamilton regions. Deciding to breastfeed is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. This decision will not only impact your child’s health today but for a lifetime. You’ll never regret your decision to breastfeed your baby, but you may regret not getting the help and support you needed in order to meet your breastfeeding goals.

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CONSULTATION
Offered in your home, important information regarding skin to skin contact following delivery, latching and positioning, infant feeding cues, newborn sleep, and how to do prenatal expression of colostrum are discussed.

Take the prenatal questionnaire found on this page for more information.

LACTATION CONSULTING AND SUPPORT
Offered in your home, Camilla will help and support you in meeting your breastfeeding goals and overcoming any problems you may be experiencing. This service is available any time during your breastfeeding experience (following delivery until weaning) Telephone & Email support are included after your consultation.

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION

The decision to breastfed your baby is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a new parent. Babies were born to breastfed and breastfeeding is the natural way to feed a baby.

Occasionally pre-existing medical conditions/surgeries and situations MAY have an impact on your breastfeeding experience with your baby.

With good prenatal care, and a prenatal breastfeeding consultation you’ll be prepared to know when to contact a lactation consultant for further help and advice in reaching YOUR breastfeeding goals after delivery. Many times when you have a plan in place you’ll feel more confident in knowing what to do if any breastfeeding difficulties arise.

Here are SOME of the reasons when a prenatal breastfeeding assessment may be beneficial:

Previous breast or chest surgeries of any kind (even as a child)
Previous breast augmentation surgery
Have undergone gastric bypass surgery
Previous breast infections
Difficulty conceiving or infertility treatments
You are a diabetic
You or your spouse have food sensitivities/allergies
History of thyroid dysfunction (hyper or hypothyroidism)
Been diagnosed as having polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
History of high blood pressure
Been told you are obese by your medical provider
Prior breastfeeding difficulties with other children
Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets)
Know you are expecting a baby with cleft lip/palate or any other medical condition (cardiac, neurological, etc.)
Want to know how to prenatally express colostrum. In the circumstance your baby requires supplementation for medical reasons this avoids the introduction of artificial baby milk (formula) when unnecessary
Please contact me if interested in a prenatal breastfeeding consultation or at any time you have breastfeeding questions or concerns following your delivery.

Congratulations again on your expectant arrival!

View our web site: http://www.multiplereasons.com/

Contact information:
Tel. (905) 467-9885
multiplereasons@sympatico.ca